Riley Green

Singer, Songwriter

American Jacksonville, Alabama

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/10/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceJacksonville, Alabama

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJohnathan Riley Green
Nickname(s)
  • Duckman
  • RG

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 4" (193 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorDark Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolJacksonville High School, Alabama
College/UniversityJacksonville State University, Alabama
QualificationBachelor's degree
Notable AchievementPlayed as quarterback in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Cooking
  • Sports (baseball, golf)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherKevon Green
MotherKaren Green
Siblings2 sisters: Lindy Currier, Casey Green Maples
GrandfatherBufford Green (ran Golden Saw Music Hall)

Career

Debut
SingleThere Was This Girl (2018)
AlbumDifferent 'Round Here (2019)
Awards
  • 2020: New Male Artist of the Year Award at the 55th ACM Awards
  • 2020: CountryBreakout Award for Breakout Artist of the Year
  • 2019: CMT Listen Up Artist
Notable Songs
  • There Was This Girl (2018)
  • I Wish Grandpas Never Died (2019)
  • If It Wasn’t for Trucks (2020)
  • Damn Good Day to Leave (2023)
  • Half of Me (2022) with Thomas Rhett
Chart Success
Top Positions
  • There Was This Girl (2x Platinum in RIAA)
  • I Wish Grandpas Never Died (3x Platinum in RIAA)
  • Different 'Round Here (Platinum in RIAA)
  • There Was This Girl (Platinum in RIAA)
  • Half of Me with Thomas Rhett (chart-topping collaboration)
Albums
  • Ain’t My Last Rodeo (2023)
  • Don’t Mind If I Do (2024)
  • Different 'Round Here (2019)
Collaborations
  • Half of Me (2022) with Thomas Rhett
  • Everybody Get Along (2023) with Justin Moore
  • Different 'Round Here with Luke Combs (2023)
Early CareerReleased self-titled EP in 2013, followed by additional EPs in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Started playing in clubs and bars after releasing music on iTunes and Spotify.
Record LabelNashville Harbor Records & Entertainment (formerly Big Machine Label Group, signed 2018)
Recent ToursWrapped Ain't My Last Rodeo headlining tour with Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley. In 2023, served as direct support for Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, playing to average of 65,000 fans each night.

Favourites

Food
  • Biscuits and gravy
  • Sweet potato casserole
DessertIce cream
CuisineItalian
Football teamDallas Cowboys

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • 1987 GMC Sierra custom deluxe truck
  • Jeep Wrangler
  • Land Rover Range Rover
  • Ford Bronco
  • Labaron
  • Chevrolet Silverado Z71

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. From a young age, Riley Green showed a passion for music and sports, influenced by his grandfather's music joint.
2. He began songwriting when he was 14 years old.
3. Played as a quarterback in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision.
4. Won a reality show, Redneck Island, in 2014, along with partner Becky Andrews.
5. Released the independent song Outlaws Like Us in 2017, gaining notable chart rankings.
6. In 2018, he signed with Big Machine Label Group.
7. Noteworthy certifications for his songs from various music industry authorities.
8. Has a love for automobiles and frequently buys and sells them.
9. Enjoys various sports, including baseball and golf, and maintains a strict fitness routine.
10. Co-wrote I Wish Grandpas Never Died posthumously with his two grandfathers.
11. Performed I Wish Grandpas Never Died live at the 55th ACM Awards.
12. Contestant on CMT reality show Redneck Island.
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